Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
Market Place and Presentations
While attending the Outdoor Adventure Festival, don't forget to visit the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. There will be a food truck from Dori's Food Stuff and Elephant Ears at the visitor center for all three days. Complimenting the festival activities, the visitor center will host a wide range of outdoor expert presentations, live animals, REI gear clinics, and so much more.
Presentations (Auditorium) |
Market Place (Activity Room) |
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Friday October 4th
10:00 am - 11:00 am, Everglades of the North Film 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Humane Indiana with Nicole Harmon 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm, Audubon Great Lakes with Jennifer Johnson 01:00 pm - 01:30 pm, Child of the Northwest Wind Film 01:30 pm - 02:30 pm, Gardening Best Practices with Aja Yasir 02:30 pm - 03:00 pm, Our Natural Wonder Film 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm, Indiana Dunes Climate Ecology with Katherine Moore Powell |
Friday October 4th
Freedom Trax Demonstration Friends Of Indiana Dunes Tim Ferguson - Wildlife Education Exhibit of NWI Gene Clifford - Practical Birdhouses Jim Farley - Old Things into New Bling Jennifer Johnson - Audubon Great Lakes Camp-Land RV - An RV will be at the Visitor Center Chesterton Feed and Garden Northwest Indiana Paddling Association Park Connection Volunteering Humane Indiana David Koese - Visitor of all 419 National Park Service Units |
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Saturday October 5th
10:00 am - 10:30 am, REI FILM 1: The Mirnavator 10:30 am - 11:00 am, REI Clinic 1: Running Footwear / Distance Running Tips 11:00 am - 11:30 am, REI FILM 2: Paul's Boots 11:30 am - 12:00 pm, REI Clinic 2: Thru-hike Training Tips & Shareout 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm, REI FILM 3: Climbing Out 12:30 pm - 01:00 pm, REI Clinic 3: Climbing Knot Basics 01:00 pm - 01:30 pm, REI FILM 4: Pack it Out 01:30 pm - 02:00 pm, REI Clinic 4: Leave No Trace/ 10 Essentials 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm, Visiting every National Park (all 419) with David Kroese 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm, Calumet Heritage with Susan Kirt |
Saturday October 5th
Freedom Trax Demonstration Jim Lothary - Hawksglen Carvings Friends Of Indiana Dunes Tim Ferguson - Wildlife Education Exhibit of NWI Susan Kirt - Photographer REI Jennifer Johnson - Audubon Great Lakes Camp-Land RV - An RV will be at the Visitor Center Chesterton Feed and Garden Northwest Indiana Paddling Association Park Connection Volunteering Humane Indiana Eve Wierzbicki - Dig the Dunes Action Trackchair - Douglas Center David Koese - Visitor of all 419 National Park Service Units |
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Sunday October 6th
10:00 am - 11:00 am, Shifting Sands Film Documentary 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Tai Chi Easy with Kristy Putnam 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Green Community Activism with Kathy Sipple 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm, National Park Volunteering with Mari Patis 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm, Aquatic Ecosystems with Nathaniel Pilla 03:00 pm - 04:00 pm, Biking Across the Country with David Dolak |
Sunday October 6th
Freedom Trax Demonstration Jim Lothary - Hawksglen Carvings Friends Of Indiana Dunes Tim Ferguson - Wildlife Education Exhibit of NWI Gene Clifford - Practical Birdhouses Jim Farley - Old Things into New Bling Jennifer Johnson - Audubon Great Lakes Camp-Land RV - An RV will be at the Visitor Center Chesterton Feed and Garden Northwest Indiana Paddling Association Park Connection Volunteering Humane Indiana Action Trackchair - Douglas Center David Koese - Visitor of all 419 National Park Service Units |
Presenters
David Dolak
Join David Dolak, on Sunday October 6th, at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, a cross-country cyclist, to learn about bicycle touring across the United States. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15 minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Nicole Harmon
Join Nicole Harmon, on Friday, October 4th, at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, from Humane Indiana, for a live animal display showcasing the animals of the dunes. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Jennifer Johnson
Join Jennifer Johnson on Friday, October 4th, at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, from Audubon Great Lakes, for a 45-minute presentation about Wild Indigo. The program emphasizes getting people of color out to natural spaces at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Susan Kirt
Join Susan Kirt, on Saturday, October 5th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, from Chicago State University, for a presentation to learn about our Calumet Heritage. There will be a presentation of 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
David Kroese
Join David Kroese, author of The Centennial: A Journey through America's National Park System, on Saturday, October 5th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, for a presentation on his travels through all 419 national park units and the story behind the first published narrative covering the entire park system. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute question and answer session.
Mari Patis
Join Mari Patis on Sunday October 6th, at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Mari is a community volunteer ambassador for the National Park Service. There will be a 45-minute presentation on volunteering opportunities in your newest National Park followed by a 15-minute question and answer session.
Nathaniel Pilla
Join Nathaniel Pilla on Sunday, October 6th, at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, from Orbis Environmental, for a presentation "What the heck is a Potamogeton? Why aquatic plants matter." The presentation will be 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Katherine Moore Powell
Join Katherine Moore Powell on Friday, October 4th, at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Climate Ecologist from the Field Museum, to learn about Climate Change and Adaptation in the Indiana Dunes. The presentation will be 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Kristy Putnam
Join Kristy Putnam on Sunday, October 6th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, from Healing Arts Center, for a presentation to learn about Tai Chi Easy. There will be a presentation of 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute demonstration at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
REI
Join REI staff on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm staff for a variety of films and clinics to learn about gear, outdoor knowledge, and training. Each film starts on the hour while the clinics begin on the half hour.
Kathy Sipple
Join Kathy Sipple on Sunday, October 6th, at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, CoThrive Timebank Founder, 219 GreenConnect Podcast Host, Author and Climate Proactivist, to learn about how community members are learning climate adaptation skills and getting involved with local solutions through their timebank. The presentation will be 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Aja Yasir
Join Aja Yasir on Friday, October 4th, at 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. She is an edible cottage gardener focusing on regenerative gardening practices. The 45-minute presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Join David Dolak, on Sunday October 6th, at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, a cross-country cyclist, to learn about bicycle touring across the United States. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15 minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Nicole Harmon
Join Nicole Harmon, on Friday, October 4th, at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, from Humane Indiana, for a live animal display showcasing the animals of the dunes. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Jennifer Johnson
Join Jennifer Johnson on Friday, October 4th, at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, from Audubon Great Lakes, for a 45-minute presentation about Wild Indigo. The program emphasizes getting people of color out to natural spaces at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Susan Kirt
Join Susan Kirt, on Saturday, October 5th at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, from Chicago State University, for a presentation to learn about our Calumet Heritage. There will be a presentation of 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
David Kroese
Join David Kroese, author of The Centennial: A Journey through America's National Park System, on Saturday, October 5th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, for a presentation on his travels through all 419 national park units and the story behind the first published narrative covering the entire park system. There will be a 45-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute question and answer session.
Mari Patis
Join Mari Patis on Sunday October 6th, at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Mari is a community volunteer ambassador for the National Park Service. There will be a 45-minute presentation on volunteering opportunities in your newest National Park followed by a 15-minute question and answer session.
Nathaniel Pilla
Join Nathaniel Pilla on Sunday, October 6th, at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, from Orbis Environmental, for a presentation "What the heck is a Potamogeton? Why aquatic plants matter." The presentation will be 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Katherine Moore Powell
Join Katherine Moore Powell on Friday, October 4th, at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Climate Ecologist from the Field Museum, to learn about Climate Change and Adaptation in the Indiana Dunes. The presentation will be 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Kristy Putnam
Join Kristy Putnam on Sunday, October 6th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, from Healing Arts Center, for a presentation to learn about Tai Chi Easy. There will be a presentation of 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute demonstration at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
REI
Join REI staff on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm staff for a variety of films and clinics to learn about gear, outdoor knowledge, and training. Each film starts on the hour while the clinics begin on the half hour.
Kathy Sipple
Join Kathy Sipple on Sunday, October 6th, at 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, CoThrive Timebank Founder, 219 GreenConnect Podcast Host, Author and Climate Proactivist, to learn about how community members are learning climate adaptation skills and getting involved with local solutions through their timebank. The presentation will be 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.
Aja Yasir
Join Aja Yasir on Friday, October 4th, at 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. She is an edible cottage gardener focusing on regenerative gardening practices. The 45-minute presentation will be followed by a 15-minute question and answer session at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center.